Movie Descriptions – March 2020 Saturdays at 7:00pm in Event Center (unless noted) Reshown on Channel 1851 the following day at 12:30, 7:00, and 10:30 pm

Harold and Lillian: A Hollywood Love Story (2015) Stars: Lillian and Harold Michelson Plot: Storyboard artist Harold Michelson and his wife, film researcher Lillian Michelson, were a talented couple once considered the heart of Hollywood. Harold and Lillian worked on hundreds of iconic films during Hollywood’s golden age, including “The Ten Commandments,” “The Apartment,” “The Birds,” “Full Metal Jacket,” and more. Although the couple were responsible for some of Hollywood’s most iconic examples of visual storytelling, their contributions remain largely uncredited. Date: Saturday, March 7th Rated: NR Run Time: 94 Minutes

The Book of Life (2014) Stars: Diego Luna, Zoe Saldana, Channing Tatum Plot: In the Mexican town of San Angel, Manolo, Maria, and Joaquin have been friends ever since childhood. Although their lives have taken different paths – Maria was sent to Europe, Joaquin joined the military, and Manolo studied to become a bullfighter – one thing remains the same: Manolo and Joaquin both want to marry Maria. Little does the trio know that battling husband-and-wife deities have made a high-stakes wager on the love triangle’s outcome. Date: Saturday, March 14th Rated: PG Run Time: 95 Minutes

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019) Stars: Tom Hanks, Matthew Rhys Plot: Lloyd Vogel is an investigative journalist who receives an assignment to profile Fred Rogers, aka Mr. Rogers. He approaches the interview with skepticism, as he finds it hard to believe that anyone can have such a good nature. But Roger’s empathy, kindness, and decency soon chips away at Vogel’s jaded outlook on life, forcing the reporter to reconcile with his own painful past. Date: Saturday, March 21st Rated: PG Run Time: 109 Minutes

Rocketman (2019) Stars: Taron Edgerton, Jamie Bell, Richard Madden Plot: Young Reginald Dwight changes his name to Elton John and collaborates with singer- songwriter Bernie Taupin to become one of the most iconic figures in pop history. Set to his most beloved songs, it’s the epic musical story of Elton John, his breakthrough years in the 1970s, and his fantastical transformation from shy piano prodigy to international superstar. Date: Saturday, March 28th Rated: R Run Time: 121 Minutes

Documentary Films – March 2020 Sundays at 7:00pm in Event Center (unless noted) Reshown on Channel 1851 the following day at 1:00, 7:00, and 10:30 pm

Title: The Von Trapp Family: A Life of Music Description: Agathe, the eldest daughter of a famous musical family, overcomes obstacles to pursue a career in music in the United States. Shown: Sunday, March 1st Run Time: 98 Minutes

Title: The Toughest Race on Earth: Iditarod Description: Deep in the heart of the Alaskan wilderness lies the Iditarod trail, home to the last great race. Jagged mountain ranges, dense alpine forests, and windswept coastlines make the route between Anchorage and Nome some of the most challenging terrain in the world. In this competition 96 teams will attempt to traverse more than a thousand miles with 16 finely tuned dogs as an engine. Man and man’s best friend must work together, care for each other, and play a disciplined game of strategy if they hope to be the first to the finish line in Nome. For some the goal is to win; for others surviving would be a feat all its own. Shown: Sunday, March 8th Run Time: 256 Minutes

Title: Jeopardy: An Inside Look at America’s Favorite Quiz Show Description: Catch some of your favorite episodes plus go behind the scenes and see what really makes Jeopardy! the top quiz show ever. Have your questions and many more answered directly from the writers, researchers, producers, the Clue Crew, and even Alex Trebek himself. Never before has Jeopardy! been seen this way. Shown: Sunday, March 15th Run Time: 101 Minutes

Title: Wordplay Description: Filmmaker Patrick Creadon pays tribute to crossword puzzles and those who love them, and features a profile of “puzzle master” Will Shortz. Among the celebrities who swear by the Times puzzle are President Bill Clinton, folk-rock duo Indigo Girls, comic Jon Stewart, baseball player Mike Mussina, and filmmaker Ken Burns. Shown: Sunday, March 22nd Run Time: 94 Minutes

Title: The Art of the Cross Description: This documentary looks at how Christ’s Passion has been portrayed from the earliest times to the present day, from the images used by the early Christians in the Roman catacombs to the glorious interpretations of Renaissance artists to the modern, bold concerns of artists such as Munch, Chagall, and Dali. Shown: Sunday, March 29th Run Time: 55 Minutes